Happy Orthodox Easter! Христос Воскерес! Presence of God in our souls, the magical and spiritual feeling of joy every time you hear “The Christ has risen!” Risen indeed!” Easter is one of the greatest holidays in Christianity. Each country has its own way of celebrating this glorious holiday, with its own set of traditions. In Ukraine traditional [Continue Reading…]
Cheesecake
Classic New York style cheesecake with a hint of citrus is absolute rockstar! Ultra creamy and fluffy variety, the kind that just sort of melts in your mouth and brings a big smile to your face. This cheesecake needs to come with a warning sign. Dangerous, I tell ya! The best (most dangerous?) is adding the raspberry [Continue Reading…]
Kompot
In my childhood years store bought soda and fruit juices were luxuries reserved for special occasions. Kompot was a nice alternative for everyday consumption in our family. Grandma’s Kompot was always so delicious during hot summer days cooked with hand picked berries and fruits from our garden as well as in winter time using dried [Continue Reading…]